| Global Activism: Fighting HIV/AIDS with Camps for Kids - Phil Lilienthal on NPR |
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South Africa has one of the most severe HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world. The United Nations estimates that 5 and a half million people are living with HIV in South Africa. The pervasiveness of AIDS in South Africa can be especially hard on children. In 2005, there were over a million orphans due to AIDS in South Africa. Phil Lilenthal saw the need to help children affected by AIDS and founded Global Camps Africa. The organization started a camp for kids outside of Johannesburg in South Africa that blends HIV/AIDS awareness with good old camp fun. Phil Lilenthal told Jerome how he came up with the idea for Global Camps Africa. Listen to Phil on NPR
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Global Camps Africa Founder Phil Lilienthal honored by NY Senate http://shar.es/mL4kE
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PRNewswire. American-Style Camps Teach Life-Changing HIV/AIDS Lessons During World Cup. http://bit.ly/cG2tdd
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